The dumbbell swing engages most of the muscles along the posterior chain, which basically refers to your back, from the calves and hamstrings all the way to the upper trapezius. Other muscles include the deltoids, the rectus abdominis and the forearms. The force generated by the swing also … [Read more...] about The Dumbbell Swing
Archives for August 2014
Why Do I Need To Set Goals?
The importance of setting goals is an open secret known by top caliber athletes, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. The point of setting goals is that they give you short-term and long-term motivation and focus. They help you set your … [Read more...] about Why Do I Need To Set Goals?
The Migraine Diet
Understanding a migraine diet can help you choose which foods to eat and which to avoid. Food is certainly a trigger of migraines as many people have reported migraine attacks after eating something. Knowing which foods trigger migraine headaches can help you prevent them from starting up in the … [Read more...] about The Migraine Diet
Nutella Shortage? Climate Change?
I caught this story on the Weather Network website today. It seems that the company that makes Nutella, Ferrero, uses a huge amount of the worlds Hazelnut production and may have trouble sourcing those magical hazelnuts because of weather problems. Nutella Shortage? Fans of Nutella could soon be … [Read more...] about Nutella Shortage? Climate Change?
Is ADD Just Mental Weakness?
I remember as a kid and then as an adult that people talked a little bit about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it was all about kids being "hyperactive". When these kids were diagnosed as having ADD or ADHD they would be put on some kind of medication, usually Ritalin or … [Read more...] about Is ADD Just Mental Weakness?